Governor Question for ZANE

to fix the the earliest models the whole front end must come off so that the timing cover can be removed. On the later models the governor housing is a separate part of the timing cover and can be removed without taking off the front end etc. It is a tricky job with the front end on but can be done easier than removing the front axle etc. The later type is more prone to sticking. You can't tell the differnce except that the ones in the one piece timing cover were all ball types originally.

Also look for any binding point where the pins go into the linkages to the carburetor from the governor.

Also make sure that the throttle lever is securely attached to the throttle shaft. On these tractors the levers can and do come loose and then just move about the shaft but don't actually move the throttle valve.

If your tractor is actually a 62" model it is not a 4000 but an 801 I think. There is no difference outside the paint and some trim on the dog legs of the hood between the 800 the 801 and the four cylinder 4000. Ford just wanted it to look like they were improving the line of tractors when actually they were just playing the old shell game.